April 23 2018

Home Hardware Market draws national attendance despite winter storms
Traditional home improvement categories lift UFA’s retail operations in 2017
Castle returns to San Diego for 55th annual general meeting
Memoir reveals former Quebec economy minister was furious over RONA sale
PLUS: Castle adds members, Lowe’s Canada launches Eco products, Home Hardware one of Canada’s best managed, BMR’s newest in New Brunswick, Home Depot hiring IT specialists, CHHMA offers hospitality at NHS, RenoWare partners with LinkGreen, Gow’s Amanda Fancy is a Top Gun, U.S. housing starts, and more!

April 16 2018

Acquisition of Titan by U.S. gypsum dealer could pave the way for further takeovers
BMR supports Maritime expansion with online initiatives
Richelieu’s Richard Lord talks about the importance of design, growth
Housing update: Toronto cools off as Western markets heat up
PLUS: Richelieu reports strong Q1, Canadian Tire improves loyalty program, Amar Doman buys more CanWel shares, Bunnings struggles in U.K., RONA store switches in Leduc, UFA loves paper flyers, ServRite and JBMD unite, RDTS wins European prize, hires at Jeld-Wen, housing starts, Home Depot invests in cannabis accessories, and more!

Sexton Group expands in Ontario with two new dealer members, new rep
With the heart of an entrepreneur, Richelieu CEO stakes growth on innovation
Conference Board presents mixed forecast for construction in Canada
NRHA plans extensive educational program for dealers at National Hardware Show
PLUS: Reno-Depot’s new spokesperson, BMR’s new Eastern Canada rep, Hudson’s Bay’s Q4, Tractor Supply’s 1,700th store, CHHMA’s Hall of Fame inductees, Garaga’s new contest, Norske’s Al Holton, NHS’s new logo, U.S. construction, and more!

ABSDA Building Supply Expo gets lift from move to new venue
BMR pursues opportunities for growth beyond Quebec
Tony Steier, head of FCL’s hardware and building materials business, to retire
Atlantic Canada’s KM Agency celebrates 50th anniversary
PLUS: New website for BMR’s Agrizone, Lowe’s Canada announces date for buying show, Home Depot and Pinterest, Walmart offers installation, RONA one of Quebec’s most admired, CHHMA’s Maureen Hizaka to retire, U.S. home sales, and more!

BMR grows its Agrizone farm store banner while continuing to support Unimat
RONA rolls out parcel delivery to accommodate online purchases
Home Improvement eRetailer Summit promises an actionable agenda
Dealer-owned True Value Co. makes deal with strategic investor
PLUS: Home Hardware will welcome contractors, RONA ranked among Quebec’s top brands, Castle adds Ontario stores, Amazon will offer Aeroplan, Toys “R” Us Canada “open for business”, Lanart buys RCR’s rug business and snags RCR alumni, Elite Tools sold, Stella-Jones buys wood treating businesses, Fréderic Guay at Pelican, CHHMA Hall of Fame inductees, home sales, and more!